Cast: Joan Allen

Direction Lenny Abrahamson

Cast Brie Larson · Jacob Tremblay · Joan Allen · William H. Macy

Synopsis Room (2015) follows the journey of a 5-year-old boy named Jack, who has spent his entire life confined to a single room. He perceives the objects and people within this space as the sole reality. However, his worldview is abruptly...

Direction Nick Cassavetes

Cast Ryan Gosling · Rachel McAdams · James Garner · Sam Shepard

Synopsis The Notebook (2004) is a romantic drama that traces the passionate love story of Allie Hamilton (Rachel McAdams) and Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling), who first cross paths at a lively carnival during the 1940s. Despite their deep connection, their differing...

Direction Peter Askin

Cast Michael Douglas · Joan Allen · Donald Sutherland · Liam Neeson

Synopsis Trumbo (2007) chronicles the extraordinary voyage of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, from his status as a Hollywood elite to his time as a blacklisted writer, culminating in his triumph as an Academy Award winner. The documentary delves into Trumbo's own powerful...

Direction Paul Greengrass

Cast Matt Damon · Joan Allen · David Strathairn · Julia Stiles

Synopsis The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) follows Jason Bourne as he is forced out of his self-imposed exile when a journalist named Simon Ross, based in London, inadvertently exposes Operation Blackbriar, a successor to Project Treadstone, through his investigative reporting. Bourne arranges...

Direction Lasse Hallström

Cast Richard Gere · Joan Allen · Sarah Roemer · Jason Alexander

Synopsis Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009) is a touching drama inspired by the genuine account of a college professor who forms an unbreakable bond with a stray dog he adopts. This heartfelt narrative is an American retelling of a Japanese legend...

Direction Paul Greengrass

Cast Matt Damon · Joan Allen · Brian Cox · Karl Urban

Synopsis The Bourne Supremacy (2004) follows the journey of Jason Bourne (Matt Damon), a highly skilled assassin who is haunted by fragmented memories of his past. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of global espionage, Bourne encounters a web of intrigue...

Direction Ang Lee

Cast Kevin Kline · Joan Allen · Sigourney Weaver · Christina Ricci

Synopsis The Ice Storm (1997) unfolds in November 1973, in the affluent town of New Canaan, Connecticut. The nation is gripped by the Watergate scandal, and the Beatles are embarking on solo ventures. The Hood family, meanwhile, is navigating a tumultuous...

Direction Steven Zaillian

Cast Max Pomeranc · Joe Mantegna · Joan Allen · Ben Kingsley

Synopsis Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) follows the journey of Josh (Max Pomeranc), an ordinary youngster who displays extraordinary talent in the game of chess. His supportive father (Joe Mantegna) nurtures this gift, aiming to ensure it doesn't overshadow his son's...

Direction Gary Ross

Cast Tobey Maguire · Jeff Daniels · Reese Witherspoon · Joan Allen

Synopsis Pleasantville (1998) follows siblings David and Jennifer, who find themselves in a heated debate over their weekend TV viewing. David is eager to watch a marathon of his beloved 1950s sitcom, while Jennifer prefers MTV for a date. Their argument...

Direction Sally Potter

Cast Joan Allen · Simon Abkarian · Sam Neill · Shirley Henderson

Synopsis Yes (2005) explores the intense romantic relationship between an American woman, portrayed by Joan Allen, and a Middle-Eastern man, played by Simon Abkarian. The narrative delves into some of the most significant conflicts of our time, including religious, political, and...

Direction Michael Mann

Cast William Petersen · Kim Greist · Joan Allen · Brian Cox

Synopsis Manhunter (1986) follows the story of Will Graham, a former FBI profiler who has retreated to Florida with his family after a harrowing encounter with a notorious serial killer. Graham's unique ability to delve into the minds of criminals and...

Direction Francis Ford Coppola

Cast Jeff Bridges · Joan Allen · Martin Landau · Frederic Forrest

Synopsis Tucker: the Man and His Dream (1988) is a biographical drama inspired by real events. In the aftermath of World War II, Preston Tucker, a visionary with ambitious plans, sets out to create what he believes will be the finest...

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Anthony Hopkins · Joan Allen · James Woods · Paul Sorvino

Synopsis Nixon (1995) is a biographical drama directed by Oliver Stone, focusing on the life and presidency of Richard Milhous Nixon, portrayed by Sir Anthony Hopkins, and his wife, Pat Nixon, played by Joan Allen. The narrative commences with the Watergate...

Direction Nicholas Hytner

Cast Daniel Day-Lewis · Winona Ryder · Paul Scofield · Joan Allen

Synopsis The Crucible (1996) is set in 1692 Salem, Massachusetts, where a group of adolescent girls, initially involved in harmless rituals to attract suitors, find themselves entangled in a web of deceit. They falsely accuse others of being possessed by Satan,...

Direction John Woo

Cast John Travolta · Nicolas Cage · Joan Allen · Gina Gershon

Synopsis Face/Off (1997) follows FBI agent Sean Archer, portrayed by John Travolta, who is determined to apprehend the notorious terrorist Castor Troy, played by Nicolas Cage. Archer's plan involves a groundbreaking surgical procedure to assume Troy's identity, allowing him to infiltrate...

Direction Eric Newman · Noah Oppenheim · Michael Schmidt · Lesli Linka Glatter

Cast Robert De Niro · Jesse Plemons · Lizzy Caplan · Connie Britton

Synopsis Zero Day (2025) is a gripping TV miniseries consisting of 6 episodes. Following a catastrophic cyber assault, a retired President, portrayed by Robert De Niro, is entrusted with the mission to identify the culprits and uncover the truth as another...

Direction Bob Balaban

Cast Jeremy Irons · Joan Allen · Linda Emond · Tyne Daly

Synopsis Georgia O'Keeffe (TV) (2009) is a captivating film centered around the renowned artist. The narrative begins with the renowned photographer and art promoter Alfred Steiglitz (Jeremy Irons) being astonished to discover that the remarkable drawings he recently found were created...

Direction Rod Lurie

Cast Joan Allen · Gary Oldman · Jeff Bridges · Christian Slater

Synopsis The Contender (2000) follows the political drama that unfolds when a President (Jeff Bridges), nearing the end of his final term, chooses a woman to fill the vacant Vice-Presidential position after the sudden death of his predecessor. The chosen candidate...

Direction Jenna Bans · Andrew McCarthy · Paul McGuigan · Colin Bucksey

Cast Joan Allen · Alison Pill · Margot Bingham · Zach Gilford

Synopsis The Family (TV Series) (2016) is a gripping television series that spans 12 episodes, delving into the turmoil that ensues when a young man, believed to have been killed years earlier, unexpectedly reappears in his hometown. The sudden return of...

Direction Francis Ford Coppola

Cast Kathleen Turner · Nicolas Cage · Barry Miller · Helen Hunt

Synopsis Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) presents a captivating twist on the classic Rip van Winkle narrative, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The film centers around Peggy Sue Bodell (Kathleen Turner), a 43-year-old woman who, during her high school reunion, collapses...